LA Restaurants Open Christmas Eve & Day, Plus Takeout Specials 2023

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA — To keep your holidays merry, bright and hassle-free, while still indulging in a Christmas feast, check out the variety of offers from Los Angeles-area restaurants.

We've rounded up some of the best — festive restaurant dining and easy takeout specials — in our annual guide with something for all tastes and budgets.

So peruse the list, scroll through the images above for visual inspiration, and find the offers and sweet treats near you.

Enjoy, and Happy Holidays, from Patch!

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ACAPULCO: Dine out Christmas Day with all-you-can-eat buffet brunch, 9 a.m. -2 p.m., featuring tri-tip & ham carving station, made to-order omelets, taco station, Mexican favorites, soups, salads, desserts & unlimited Champagne, $5 margaritas & beers. (Regular menu available 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.) $36/adults & $12/kids. Plus, holiday tamales can be ordered online or at restaurants with 24-hour notice through Jan. 1. One dozen is $26 with chicken, carnitas, sweet corn or mix & match in increments of six. Website. Find locales in Downey, Glendale & Long Beach.

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APPLEBEE'S: Keep feasting easy with newly launched Holiday Combos, starting at $13.99 & available for limited time for dine-in, to-go & delivery. Meals include two proteins, plus garlic mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli & crispy onions. Options include: Honey BBQ Chicken Breast & Double Crunch Shrimp; Blackened Cajun Salmon & Double Crunch Shrimp; Sirloin & Double Crunch Shrimp; & Riblets & Honey BBQ Grilled Chicken. Plus, the holiday $5 Mucho Cocktails are back, along with $6 Stella Artois Brewtus draft beers. Details. Location finder here.

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BLACK ANGUS STEAKHOUSE: Dine-in & takeout options offered for Christmas Eve festivities. Along with holiday-centric drinks, specials include: Lobster & Potato Fritter starter ($12.99), with lemon aioli, hot honey & microgreens; and entree Steak Oscar ($49.99) — NY Strip, bearnaise sauce, lobster, asparagus, microgreens & two sidekicks. Also available from to-go Meat Market to cook at home: four-pound, raw prime rib ($110), with au jus, horseradish, creamy horseradish sauce & seasoning. New Year’s Eve in-restaurant dining deal planned, too, for Dec. 31: Surf 'n' Turf Dinner for Two ($115), with two filet mignons, two lobster tails, a starter, sides, molasses bread, dessert & two Prosecco splits. Info/ordering/reservations. Find locales in Burbank, Lakewood, Lancaster, Northridge, Torrance, Ventura & Whittier.

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BLAZE PIZZA: Here's a don't-miss holiday deal: an 11-inch, original dough Double Pepperoni pizza (approximately 32 slices of pepperoni!) for $8.99 through Dec. 31. Purchase online, via app or in store & no code needed. Website. Locations statewide.
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BOSTON MARKET: Deck the halls with to-go holiday options starting at $11.99 per person. Pre-order heat & serve meals for up to 12 people, with choice of turkey, honey-glazed ham, a combo, plus sides, rolls & pies from Dec. 17 through Jan. 1. On-site Christmas Day dining ($15.99) features ham, two sides, dinner roll & slice of apple or pumpkin pie. Order info. Locations statewide.

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CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN: Two new dishes & festive cocktail on CPK holiday menus through Dec. 31. The innovative Neapolitan Burrata Pizza features creamy burrata & slow-roasted cherry tomatoes. Shaking Beef Pasta is hot, savory dish with seared filet & garlic-sesame soy sauce. And this year's specialty cocktail is Hand-Shaken Espresso Martini. Details here. Find locales here.

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CASSIA: Don't miss through Dec. 30: Chef/Owner Bryant Ng's legendary, Vietnamese Pot au Feu —a soulful bowl of short ribs, bone marrow, potatoes, cabbage & carrots. And for New Year’s Eve, Bryant & team are prepping New Orleans-inspired, prix-fixe, family-style menu melding Southeast Asia & France. Highlights: “Muffuletta” turnip cake; spicy crawfish & scallop Étouffée; vegetarian “dirty” fried rice; spicy lamb frites; bananas Foster bread pudding, alongside year-round classics. Reservations via Resy. $110/person. At 1314 7th St., Santa Monica.

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CONNIE AND TED'S: Holiday-inspired specials abound. Dine-in, Christmas Eve dinner ($95/person) offers options for lobster bisque, oysters, salad, prime rib, cioppino & pumpkin bread pudding. Or ring in New Year with WeHo spot’s holiday signature Lobster Pot Pie, available for dine-in or to-go. Decadent add-ons of caviar & scallops also available. Other specialties include: oysters with caviar supplement; Big Eye Tuna Tartare; & Nancy's Scallops. And through New Year’s Eve, Pastry Chef Daphane’s Famous Holiday Pies ($55 each) can be ordered with 48 hours’ notice. Choose pumpkin sweet potato pie, bourbon pecan or Dutch apple crumb. Details. At 8171 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood.

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DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT: Holiday heat-and-serve meals make for hassle-free, at-home feasts. Takeout options: Complete Feast (serves 10–12) with smoked or Cajun turkey, prime rib or ham, with sides of cornbread dressing, gravy, baked potato casserole, green beans & rolls; Dinner Feast (for 8–10) with ham, turkey or prime rib, dressing, gravy & rolls; Holiday Big Yellow Box (for 10-12) 4 pounds of sliced turkey & large sides; or À La Carte Menu for individual meats & sides. New to this year's menu is Classic Sweet Potato Casserole. Find shops near you.
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EL POLLO LOCO: Festive Family Meals start at $24, with eight pieces of chicken, three sides & tortillas. Also launched is limited-time, pork carnitas holiday menu. With nod to Mexican heritage, options include: Carnitas Tacos (corn-blend tortillas, pork carnitas, avocado salsa, cabbage, cilantro, onion & fresh avocado) ; Carnitas Wet Burrito covered in green enchilada sauce & cheese; and Carnitas Stuffed Quesadilla. Plus, two items available only via Loco Rewards app: Pork Carnitas Nachos & Pork Carnitas Tostadas. Ordering links. Find locales.
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EL TORITO: Dine Christmas Day with all-you-can-eat brunch, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., with tri-tip & ham carving station, made-to-order omelets, taco station, other Mexican faves, dessert bar, unlimited champagne & $5 margaritas & beers. Regular menu available 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. $38/adults & $12/kids, (excluding Redondo Beach, Monterey & Marina del Rey, where buffet pricing is $40/adults & $12/kids. Plus, holiday tamales can be ordered online or at restaurants with 24-hour notice through Jan. 1. One dozen is $26 with chicken, carnitas, sweet corn or mix & match in increments of six. Website. Eateries found in LA.

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ESTEREL AT SOFITEL LOS ANGELES AT BEVERLY HILLS: The French-fusion restaurant hosts Christmas Day buffet, with 5 p.m. & 7 p.m. seatings Dec. 25. Chef-curated feast includes such dishes as: prime rib; spinach-stuffed chicken; pork loin; mac & cheese; sweet potato puree; haricot vert mushroom velouté; balsamic agave Brussels sprouts; charcuterie; grilled shrimp; & desserts. $85/adults & $55/children 3-12. Reservations. At 8555 Beverly Blvd., Beverly Hills.
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FLEMING'S PRIME STEAKHOUSE & BAR: Celebrate with three-course, limited-time, winter menu of salmon poke wonton amuse bouche, followed by citrus frisée salad, filet mignon, lobster tail & espresso martini chocolate mousse. And new to menu: Chilled Shellfish Tower of East & West coast oysters, crab legs, lobster & shrimp, with cocktail, creamy mustard & brandy mustard sauces. Reservations. Locations listed here in El Segundo, Los Angeles/L.A. LIVE, Pasadena, Rancho Cucamonga & Woodland Hills.
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FOGO DE CHAO: Reservations underway at the Brazilian restaurant for Christmas Eve & Day or New Year's Eve & Day dining. Prix-fixe feasts offer continual service of meats, carved tableside by gaucho chefs, along with salads, soup, vegetables, charcuterie & more. Locations in Beverly Hills, El Segundo, Los Angeles, Pasadena, Thousand Oaks & Woodland Hills.

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FUEGO AT HOTEL MAYA: Holiday spirit will abound Christmas Eve & Christmas Day with lavish dinners & live music at the eatery overlooking The Queen Mary. Executive Chef Victor Juarez & team are prepping feasts with such offerings as: kabocha & persimmon soup; oxtail tamales; crab cakes; filet mignon; Mary’s Farm turkey with honey squash stuffing; Chilean sea bass; pot roast-style short rib; & dessert of Bûche de Noël. Semi-private dining available in "Winter Wonderland Cabanas." Info/bookings. At Hotel Maya – a DoubleTree by Hilton, 700 Queensway Drive, Long Beach.

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GELSON'S MARKETS: Takeout orders are due by Dec. 23 for Christmas dinners, with Dec. 21-24 pick-up, and by Dec. 29 for New Year's with pick-up Dec. 30-Jan. 1. Pre-cooked, to-go options include roasted turkey, prime rib, brisket, salmon, ham & plant-based celebration and hazelnut cranberry roasts, with such festive sides as mashed potatoes, stuffing, green bean casserole & rolls. Also offered are seafood selections, à la carte dishes, wines & Champagnes. See ordering info here. Find stores near you.

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GOLDEN CORRAL: Multiple options at this buffet-style chain. Dine-in for Holiday Buffet, featuring seasonal specials of turkey, ham, beef roast, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce, sweet potato casserole, rolls, pie & more. Or select Holiday Feasts To-Go for six to eight with turkey, ham or beef roast, trimmings, sides, rolls & pie. Pre-order online or via app. Holiday A La Carte Items To Go offer individual options. Plus, get $10 bonus card with $50+ purchase. Details. Location finder here.
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KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN: Unique, holiday-themed buckets are back — a tradition since the 1960s — with 2023 theme of “Secret Recipe of Joy.” Plus, two items on menus: Mac & Cheese Wrap & Colonel’s Homestyle Brownie. Info/website.

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KRISPY KREME: To commemorate 20th anniversary of holiday classic “Elf,” the chain unveils its first-ever “Elf” Doughnut Collection. Offered for limited time at participating shops, the line includes: "Buddy Snow Globe Doughnut" with chocolate “Elf” piece; "Buddy Makes Breakfast Doughnut," cake batter spaghetti buttercreme, candies, sprinkles & maple drizzle; "Christmas Lights Doughnut," with icing, sprinkles & chocolate “Elf”; plus return of popular "Santa Belly Doughnut," with Cookies & Kreme filling & Santa belt buckle candy piece. Details here.

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L’ANTICA PIZZERIA DA MICHELE: Enjoy Italian-style, Christmas Eve in Hollywood with seven-course pasta tasting, on Dec. 24 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. (Last seating: 6 p.m.) Menu includes: Tagliolini Truffle; Pappardelle Porcini; Spaghetti Vongole; Capunti Neri Scampi; Butternut Squash Tortelli; Gnocco All'Anatra; Paccheri Genovese. Pasta Tasting Menu: $90/person. Wine Pairing: $135/person. Pasta-tasting menu also available day after Christmas, Dec. 26. Website. At 1534 N. McCadden Place, Los Angeles.

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MARCO'S PIZZA: Keep this deal in mind for post-Christmas dining! Take 30% off regularly priced pizzas Dec. 26-30, when ordering via mobile or online using code GIFT30 — no limit on toppings. Website. Locales in LA County.

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MORTON'S THE STEAKHOUSE: Make it a memorable holiday with "Chateaubriand Dinner for Two" offered only Dec. 24-31. Three-course, prix-fixe menu with winter salad, tableside-sliced Chateaubriand, deluxe sides, plus dessert. $179 for two. Add-on options include lobster tails & mini crab cakes. Reservations. Also through Dec. 31, limited-time "Best Steak Anywhere" promo allows guests to try steaks from Japan, Australia & U.S. (like A5 Niigata Snow Wagyu Filet Mignon from Japan) to learn of various flavors & aging processes. See locales here in Burbank, DTLA, Woodland Hills.

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NORMS: Keep holiday prep simple with “Gobble-Gobble on the Go-Go”— takeout family meal that feeds four for $69.99. Included are turkey breast or brown sugar-glazed ham, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, chicken & sausage gumbo soup, salad & whole pumpkin or apple pie. Ordering details. Find diner sites throughout Greater LA.
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OTOTO: It's "KFC time" in Japan, meaning “finger lickin’ good” festive staple takes over & diners share virtual toast to Japanese comrades for beloved & quirky tradition. So from Dec. 21-23, dine-in guests are treated to fried chicken, buttermilk biscuits, macaroni shrimp gratin, sesame cabbage slaw, Japanese potato salad & chocolate cake. $100 & serves two-three. Regular menu also served. Website. At 1360 Allison Ave., Los Angeles.

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PIEOLOGY PIZZERIA: Here's a gift that keeps on giving for Pie Life Rewards members! Order a "Craft Your Own Pizza" by Dec. 31 & you'll be eligible to unlock "Pies and Perks" offer, which sends a daily "Perk" of choice (such as side salad, cookie, or non-alcoholic beverage), alongside pizza purchases through 2024. Details. Locations statewide.
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RANDY'S DONUTS: Keep the holidays sweet with two, new box dozens, featuring the iconic chain's Christmas Tree, Snowman & Holiday Sprinkles doughnuts. Offered in "Classic" or "Premium Holiday" box sets. Available through Dec. 31. See shops throughout Southern California.

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RED LOBSTER: Locations will be open Christmas Day for a shellfish holiday with limited-time, shrimp & lobster specials. Choose: Lobster & Shrimp Holiday Feast (lobster & shrimp in orange-rosemary sauce); Lobster & Cheddar Bay-Stuffed Shrimp; or Lobster & Shrimp Overboard (lobster tail, linguini & shrimp skewer). Cheddar Bay Stuffing is new this year. Plus, new seasonal cocktails: Snowglobe Sangria; Seaside S'mores Martini; Cinnamon Whiskey Sour. For hosting at home, see to-go Holiday Side Bundles, Party Platters & Family Meals. Purchase Holiday Side Bundle with five sides & two dozen, free Cheddar Bay Biscuits. Find restaurants in LA County.
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RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE: "Celebration Surf & Turf" holiday dinner, filet & twin tails, served Dec. 22–24 & Dec. 29-31. Plus, festive, family-sized salads & sides can be ordered for takeout until Dec. 23, with 48-hour notice. See sites in Long Beach, Marina del Rey, Pasadena, Woodland Hills.

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SAN PEDRO FISH MARKET: Newly launched Family Meal Kits make at-home feasts easy & festive. Available through Dec. 31, the no-prep, oven-ready meals ($139) serve four & include options for: salad; marinated calamari; Delicata squash salmon; roasted hen; or "World Famous Shrimp Tray"; plus Tres Leches cake dessert. Info. Order at (562) 606-0090 with 48 hours advance notice for pickup 6550 E. Marina Drive, Long Beach.
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7-ELEVEN: Don't miss these holiday deals: Whole pizzas are $6 for 7Rewards members on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day. And rewards members also can score a large coffee & doughnut for $2 for a limited time. Rewards info here.

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SHIRLEY BRASSERIE AT THE HOLLYWOOD ROOSEVELT: The new restaurant will be open over the holidays, serving Christmas Eve brunch & dinner and Christmas Day brunch. Expect French-Californian flavors with such cuisine, curated by Chef de Cuisine Craig Hopson & team, as classic hors d’oeuvres, escargot, charcuterie boards, butcher cuts & warm Christmas plum pudding with brandy custard. Reservations. At 7000 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles.

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SWEET ROSE CREAMERY: Keep your holidays sweet with whimsical, ice cream cakes & pies — including decadent Vegan Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Cake, Peppermint Patty Pie or Santa Pie with graham cracker crust, milk & cookies ice cream & mini gingerbread people. Also offered: take & bake cinnamon rolls, biscuits & chocolate chip cookies. Pre-order by noon Dec. 18, or pick up on first-come, first-served basis through 5 p.m. Dec. 24. Info. At 2726 Main St. & Brentwood Country Mart, 225 26th St., Santa Monica.

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THE ABBEY: For Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, specially crafted three-course menu planned at WeHo hot spot. ($54.) Selections: pomegranate salad; roast beef tenderloin with mushrooms, white wine cream sauce, garlic mashed potatoes & roasted vegetables; plus, figgy bread pudding for dessert. Optional wine pairing & two holiday cocktails, Chocolate Candy Cane Martini & Eggnog Martini, also available. Check here for reservation details. At 692 North Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood.
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THE BEVERLY HILTON: Festive dining at CIRCA 55 for Christmas Eve & Christmas Day. On Dec. 24, four-course feast from culinary team planned 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. ($110/person). Then Dec. 25, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., it's live music & brunch buffet, featuring specialty carving stations & free flow of winter cocktails, eggnog, mocktails & more. ($140/person & $45/children.) Also Christmas Day, dinner buffet served 5 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. ($100/person & $45/children), with holiday classics & endless drink options. Reservations. At 9876 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills.
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THE BLVD AT BEVERLY WILSHIRE: Holidays offer Christmas Eve brunch & dinner and Christmas Day dining. On Dec. 24, brunch (11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.) offers caviar, seafood, French toast, Chef Dameon Evers' Roasted Chicken & Sourdough Belgian Waffle, Rodeo Drive Pancakes, Snake River Farms Striploin & Eggs & more. Christmas Eve dinner (5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. at $145/adult & $65/children 6 to 12) features three-course menu, including French onion soup, scallops or Caesar salad, wagyu beef short rib, halibut, Jidori roasted chicken or Chef Evers' signature vegan BBQ red beet, plus "Ornament" dessert from Pastry Chef Riccardo Menicucci. Live music 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Christmas Day dining Dec. 25 (11:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. at $145/person & $65/children 6 to 12) is chef-curated, three-course menu, ending with dessert buffet. Live music 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Details. At 9500 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills.

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TOUS LES JOURS: French-Asian bakery café chain offers festive, “Merry Wiggle Christmas” collection of holiday cakes, including playful treats from partnership with Korean lifestyle brand Wiggle Wiggle. Set a Christmas table with such creations as the Winter Tree Cake, Snowman Cake, Rudolph Cake or classic Buche de Noel, chocolate log roll cake filled with rich chocolate ganache cream. Order details. Find shops.
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VEGGIE GRILL: Vegetarian, holiday-dining alert! Check out two, limited-edition specials offered through New Year's Eve: the Turk’y Cranwich; and Harvest Mushroom Stew. Sandwich features Prime Roots’ Cracked Black Pepper Koji-Turkey, cranberry aioli, “turkey” gravy, cranberry stuffing, lettuce, tomato on grilled sourdough. Stew is hearty with Fable mushrooms, potatoes, carrots, onion, celery, rosemary & thyme. Info. Find locales in Burbank, El Segundo, Hollywood, Long Beach, Pasadena, Santa Monica, Torrance, UCLA/Westwood.

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FOR REGION-SPECIFIC HOLIDAY DINING:

• Christmas Brunch & Dinner: Orange County Restaurant & Takeout Specials
• Christmas Brunch & Dinner: San Diego Restaurant & To-Go Specials
• Christmas Brunch & Dinner: San Francisco Bay Area Restaurant & To-Go Offers
• Christmas Brunch & Dinner: Inland Empire Restaurant & Takeout Specials

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